Fort Berens Estate Winery
Fort Berens Estate Winery
Fort Berens 2019 Riesling
Canadian White
$31.99
Green apple, fresh lime and white peach lead with a subtle wet-stone mineral note. The palate is bright and fruit-forward, balancing a gentle touch of sweetness with lively acidity and clean citrus energy. The texture remains light and precise, carrying orchard fruit and minerality into a refreshing, quietly persistent finish.
Fort Berens 2019 Pinot Noir Rosé
Canadian Rosé
$25.99
Fresh watermelon, violets, red berries and redcurrant accompany juicy raspberry and herbs. Cranberry, citrus and red apple are also present. The palate has light tannins and a fresh finish. Made entirely from five clones of estate-grown Pinot Noir in Lillooet, the grapes spend forty-eight hours on their skins before pressing. Suggested pairings include barbecue salmon, pulled pork, bacon-wrapped scallops or Niçoise salad.
Fort Berens 2024 Small Lot Pinot Gris
Canadian White
$33.99
Pear, quince, melon and passion fruit appear with bright acidity and a mineral, stony character. The fruit comes entirely from Lillooet, including Dry Creek and Winch Spur vineyards. The grapes are destemmed and crushed; four hours of skin contact are used. Cool fermentation and four months on the lees take place in stainless steel. Pink grapefruit, lime blossom and tangerine are also present.
Fort Berens Estate Winery 2023 White Gold Reserve Chardonnay
Canadian White
$47.99
Half the Chardonnay was whole-cluster pressed. The remainder was crushed, destemmed and left on skins for four hours before pressing. Cold fermentation used natural yeast, followed by seven months in French oak and partial malolactic fermentation. Lemon zest, stone fruit, roasted nuts and honey blossom appear with a rich, buttery mouthfeel, fresh acidity, integrated oak and a long finish.
Fort Berens 2018 Reserve Cabernet Franc British Columbia
Canadian Red
$47.99
Cedar, dark cherry and black raspberry appear with sweet spice, sarsaparilla, dill, smoke and savoury rusticity. The wine has a smooth, medium-plus palate, bold character and a shorter finish. Partial whole clusters were used, fermentation occurred with native yeasts, and maturation lasted fourteen months in wood. Made from Cabernet Franc, the wine carries the British Columbia VQA designation.
Fort Berens 2022 Blanc de Blanc Brut
Canadian Sparkling
$49.99
Toasted almond, baked bread and citrus blossom shape a dry, crisp profile. The palate is delicate and the finish shows citrus. Chardonnay from Dry Creek Vineyard in Lillooet is whole-cluster pressed and tank-fermented with selected yeast. Secondary fermentation takes place in bottle, followed by twenty-four months on the lees before riddling and disgorging. Residual sugar is 5.8 grams per litre, and alcohol is 11.5 percent.
Fort Berens 2020 Reserve Riesling
Canadian White
$40.99
Apricot, peach and elderflower form an aromatic, inviting opening. The palate is rich and creamy yet remains juicy, with measured sweetness balanced by lively acidity and a clean sense of freshness. Concentrated stone fruit carries into an off-dry, composed finish, showing enough structure and depth to continue developing gracefully in bottle.
Fort Berens 2020 Cabernet Franc
Canadian Red
$44.99
Black cherry, plum and blackcurrant set a generous dark-fruited tone. The palate is velvety and supple, with ripe fruit carried by a smooth, approachable structure. Subtle savoury notes keep the richness in check, while gentle tannins and balanced freshness lead into a composed finish with enough depth to develop further in bottle.